Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

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Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Dr Markus » 12 Jan 2017, 13:30

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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Darkness_Fish » 12 Jan 2017, 13:40

Shame. He was a good man, and a eloquent speaker on the game when given the chance. Having to follow on from Bobby Robson as England manager was never going to be easy, and he was savaged by the press before he got started.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Goat Boy » 12 Jan 2017, 13:57

You sometimes forget about his achievements with Watford and Villa. A great club manager for a while and he came across as a decent man.

The impossible job documentary is, of course, one of the most unintentionally hilarious ever. I still quote it occasionally.

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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Diamond Dog » 12 Jan 2017, 14:29

Goat Boy wrote:You sometimes forget about his achievements with Watford and Villa. A great club manager for a while and he came across as a decent man.

The impossible job documentary is, of course, one of the most unintentionally hilarious ever. I still quote it occasionally.

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Would he not like that.

Seriously as people say, a very decent man who loved football. I didn't like his methodology but you cannot deny his achievements.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Goat Boy » 12 Jan 2017, 14:31

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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby ... » 12 Jan 2017, 15:46

A decent bloke (iirc he was a prison visitor in his time off) and solid club manager promoted way above his footballing abilities. RIP.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby borofan » 12 Jan 2017, 16:22

fueryIre wrote:promoted way above his footballing abilities.

Nonsense. He wasn't the right fit for international football, as many managers aren't, but had a very impressive record at club level.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Spock! » 12 Jan 2017, 20:22

Clear consensus that he was a decent man, very good club manager.


A decent man. I'd be happy if that is what people would say about me.

RIP Mr Taylor.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Fireplug » 12 Jan 2017, 23:14

One of my best friends knew him well and is gutted today. Taylor, he says, was a genuine, gentle, funny, helpful and honest man. RIP.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Minnie the Minx » 12 Jan 2017, 23:25

I met him on occasion when I did my football turn on the telly. He was charming and very funny.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby the masked man » 12 Jan 2017, 23:49

So sad, thought he was a decent manager. He had no luck with the England job. Deserves respect for his achievements at club level, all the same.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby jl » 13 Jan 2017, 04:05

Before my time but the footage of him standing up to a fan shouting racist abuse at John Barnes vs San Marino came to mind first. I always thought he was among the better radio pundits as well.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby ... » 13 Jan 2017, 07:54

Good piece about GT from today's Guardian, the story about the wedding is lovely

https://www.theguardian.com/football/bl ... ston-villa

Given all the opprobrium they heaped on his head during his ill-advised spell as England manager, wonder how the Scum has marked his passing.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby jl » 13 Jan 2017, 07:59

It's amazing how well he took it on the chin, I can think of managers who let much less get to them.
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Re: Graham Taylor: Former England manager dies at 72

Postby Spock! » 13 Jan 2017, 20:13




Thanks for the link, am even more impressed with the man.
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